Recent Press

Thune Joins America’s Newsroom on Fox News

“His first presidency was historic in terms of the things that he accomplished on behalf of the American people, and the respect that he brought for the United States on the global stage.” January 20, 2025 Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R… Continue Reading

Thune Joins the Today Show on NBC

“[Our agenda is] going to be renewing American energy, securing the border, strengthen the economy … prevent a $4.5 trillion tax increase at the end of the year for the American people, and rebuilding our military.” January 20, 2025 Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Ma… Continue Reading

Thune Joins Martha MacCallum on Fox News

“I think we have a unique opportunity in history. This opportunity doesn’t come along very often, and sometimes it doesn’t last very long.” January 17, 2025 Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Martha MacCallum on Fox News. On… Continue Reading

Latest Remarks

Thune: Senate Republicans Work to Lower Energy Costs

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Thank you, Mr. President. “This week the Senate has focused on unleashing American energy. “As I’ve said before, our country is facing some serious energy challenges. “We need more power, or we face the possibility of a future defined by unreliable and unaffordable energy. “Which is why President Tru… Continue Reading

Thune: Republicans to Overturn Biden Administration Anti-Energy Regulations

Click here or on the picture to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “The price of pretty much everything that you buy is affected by the cost of energy. “If you look at what energy impacts, it certainly impacts the cost of transportation; fuel, impacts and increases the cost of heating and fueling our homes; increases the cost of groceries. “En… Continue Reading

Thune: Jamieson Greer’s Trade Policies Will Expand Opportunities for Agriculture Producers

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, yesterday evening we invoked cloture on the nomination of Jamieson Greer to be U.S. trade representative. “Mr. Greer is admirably qualified for this position. “He’s spent most of his career specializing in trade law and has extensive international experience. “He served as a missionary in… Continue Reading

The Leader Board

Senate Republicans Are Dismantling Biden’s Costly Energy Agenda

Democrats Try to Obstruct the American Energy Comeback

Republican Action vs. Democrat Distractions

Op-Eds

How the Senate's bold action to combat the coronavirus will help Kentuckians

Every Kentuckian is feeling the effects of the coronavirus. It's a national health and economic emergency that demands action. The Republican-led Senate answered with the biggest rescue package in history, and Kentucky will see at least $1.25 billion in relief. We've already received $39 million to address urgent housing and economic development priorities, and more funding will soon be on the way. Since the beginning of this crisis, we've been coordinating with President Trump and Vice Preside… Continue Reading

Democrats Shirking Duty to Fund National Defense

At the end of October, President Trump announced U.S. special operations forces eliminated Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the world's most wanted terrorist and the vile leader of ISIS. Whatever your politics, every American should express sincere gratitude to the intelligence professionals and servicemembers who carried out this brave defense of the American way of life. Kentuckians should be especially proud that one of our very own, Cadiz-native Lieutenant General Scott Howell, leads the forces who ex… Continue Reading

Withdrawing from Syria is a Grave Mistake

Withdrawing U.S. forces from Syria is a grave strategic mistake. It will leave the American people and homeland less safe, embolden our enemies, and weaken important alliances. Sadly, the recently announced pullout risks repeating the Obama administration's reckless withdrawal from Iraq, which facilitated the rise of the Islamic State in the first place. Since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, I have worked with three presidential administrations to fight radical Islamist terrorism. I have distilled … Continue Reading